UK — France
from €10,501 incl. VAT · Estimate
excl. VAT: from €10,501
London to Paris by helicopter is a helipad-to-helipad journey: you take off from the London Heliport at Battersea, on the banks of the Thames, and land at the Paris Heliport in Issy-les-Moulineaux, on the south-west edge of the French capital. No train station, no airport terminal at either end.
The 340-kilometre crossing is flown in twin-engine helicopters certified for flights over water, such as the Leonardo AW109, the Airbus H145 or the Sikorsky S-76. Flight time is around 1h40, depending on wind and routing. Because the flight crosses a border, customs and immigration apply: depending on the operator and the landing site, the helicopter either stops briefly at a customs airport on the coast or clears on arrival.
The route suits small groups and tight schedules: a day of meetings in Paris with a return the same evening, a weekend away, or a connection to another helicopter flight in France. The view is part of the trip, from the Thames and the Kent countryside to the Channel coast and the Seine valley. Request a helicopter from London to Paris on ALTO: see an estimated price range and send your request to operators.
excl. VAT: €10,501 – €15,007
Estimate5-7 passengers · 1h38 flight
Full mission price
excl. VAT: €20,148 – €29,336
Estimate8-12 passengers · 1h38 flight
Full mission price
Prices incl. VAT. An "Estimate" is an ALTO range: no operator has published its price for this trip yet. Final price set by the operator. No commitment.
Departure
London Heliport, Battersea (EGLW) — on the Thames, 15 min from Westminster
Landing
Paris Heliport, Issy-les-Moulineaux (LFPI) — south-west Paris, near the 15th arrondissement
Best time to fly
Year-round, in daylight and good visibility. Busiest on weekday mornings and Friday evenings
Aircraft types
Twin-engine helicopters certified over water: Leonardo AW109, Airbus H145, Sikorsky S-76
Booking lead time
48 hours recommended (customs formalities). Shorter notice depending on availability
Luggage allowance
About 1 suitcase + 1 cabin bag per passenger. Weight limits apply — confirm with the operator
Fashion professionals and buyers travel between the two capitals; helicopter slots are in demand around the shows.
Tennis fans and corporate hospitality guests fly in for matches at the clay-court Grand Slam, near the Paris heliport.
England vs France fixtures drive demand, particularly for Saturday morning departures and Sunday returns.
Weekend leisure trips to Paris. Short daylight hours limit the flying window: book morning departures.
A helicopter between London and Paris links two city-centre heliports: Battersea in London and Issy-les-Moulineaux in Paris. The 340-kilometre route takes around 1h40 in a twin-engine helicopter, compared with 2h15 on the Eurostar plus the time to reach St Pancras and to get from Gare du Nord to your final address.
The crossing of the English Channel is flown in twin-engine aircraft certified for flights over water, such as the AW109, the H145 or the S-76, with five to six passenger seats. Because the flight is international, customs and immigration are required. Depending on the operator and the landing site, the helicopter may stop at a customs airport on the coast, such as Lydd or Le Touquet, or clear at a designated airport in the Paris area. Passports are required.
A twin-engine charter on this route is priced for the whole aircraft. Shared between four or five passengers, the cost per person is comparable to a last-minute business trip with transfers, with a schedule that follows yours. Weather and daylight matter more than for a train: operators fly when visibility and wind allow, and propose another slot when they do not.
Request a quote on ALTO with your date, number of passengers and luggage. Operators in the area receive your request and send their proposals.